The Portland Thorns fell to the previously winless Chicago Red Stars 2-0 at Jeld-Wen Field on Saturday. The Thorns, who handled Chicago (1-4-2) easily in two meetings earlier this season, struggled without a quartet of absent stars and saw their two-game winning streak end.

Portland was without Alex Morgan, Christine Sinclair, Rachel Buehler and Karina LeBlanc, who were in Toronto to play in an exhibition between the United States and Canada. Their absence had a huge impact, as the Thorns (6-2-1) allowed more than one goal in a game for the first time this season.

The Thorns are back in action Thursday when they host FC Kansas City at 7:30 p.m.